MEDICAL DIRECTOR, GENERAL MEDICINE CLINIC - MEDICINE

MEDICAL DIRECTOR, GENERAL MEDICINE CLINIC - MEDICINE Job Number: 00138645

Job Posting : Mar 13, 2026, 2:09:14 PM Closing Date : Mar 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Full-time Shift Start Time : 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:30 P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit : None Posting Salary : MIN $313,061 MAX $373,902

Organization : Health and Hospital Systems

Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address : [email protected]

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email . An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.

Job Summary

The Medical Director of the General Medicine Clinic (GMC) provides medical leadership in the GMC which currently provides over 45,000 primary care provider visits per year and nearly 10,000 nursing care management visits for a diverse and complex population of patients. The Medical Director will have specific oversight of all physicians and advanced practice providers within the unit. This mix of providers will include attendings, residents, advance practice nurses, and physician assistants. The Medical Director will have the ongoing and primary responsibility for defining the evolving roles and responsibilities of the aforementioned personnel. The Medical Director will help ensure provider engagement in ongoing quality improvement projects within the unit. The Medical Director will ensure that regulatory standards are being met.

General Administrative Responsibilities

Collective Bargaining

• • Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
• • Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings

Discipline

• • Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
• • Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• • Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Supervision

• • Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
• • Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements

Management

• • Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH’ systemic development and success
• • Discuss and develop CCH system policies and procedures
• • Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
• • Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

Typical Duties

• • Supervises and delegates clinical roles for all physicians and advance practice provider staff within the health center.
• • Oversees the scheduling and work effort for provider staff within the health center.
• • Assists leadership with the interview and hiring process.
• • Participates in disciplinary process of staff.
• • Supports staff training and development initiatives.
• • Works closely with the GMC clinic managers & administrators to form a cohesive leadership team with a strong collaboration model.
• • Works with the Chair of General Medicine & the Director of the Ambulatory Network to ensure the ongoing development, improvement, and implementation of new care paradigms, innovations, protocols, and procedures.
• • Implements & enforces productivity and revenue efforts within the unit.
• • Supports quality assurance/quality improvement efforts at the health center.
• • Monitors, audits, and enforces regulatory standards as set forth by The Joint Commission
• • Provides education & orientation to new processes and procedures for provider and ancillary personnel.
• • Attends General Medicine & Ambulatory Network Leadership Meetings.
• • Participates in community-based activities.
• • Serves as liaison with medical departments.
• • Partakes in a minimum 60% of time in clinical duties entailing six (6) clinical sessions per week, 40% time allocation for managerial and administrative responsibilities in GMC/division, including defined quality improvement work.
• • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited college or university
• • Licensed as a Physician and Surgeon in the State of Illinois prior to starting employment
• • Must be cleared for privileges by Medical Staff Services by start of employment
• • Board certification in Internal Medicine
• • Five (5) years of experience as a Primary Care Attending Physician
• • Two (2) years of experience in medical leadership, management, or health care administration
• • Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• • Bilingual

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• • Knowledge of examination methodologies and diagnostics
• • Knowledge of the principles and methods of training medical staff to ensure standard of medical care
• • Knowledge of and ability to comply with accreditation and regulatory agency requirements
• • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• • Strong attention to detail, analytical, and organizational skills
• • Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills
• • Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to communicate with all levels of staff and a patient population composed of diverse cultures and age groups
• • Strong written and verbal communication skills
• • Ability to meet department and divisional productivity thresholds
• • Ability to meet appropriate confidentiality standards for protected health information (PHI)
• • Ability to work respectfully and effectively with patients and staff in a culturally diverse work environment
• • Ability to adhere to department policies and standards utilizing best practices incorporating the use of the electronic health record (EHR)
• • Ability to work effectively in teams across disciplines
• • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed
• • Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Cook County

Physical and Environmental Demands

This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Typical Duties” are essential job functions.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.

VETERAN PREFERENCE

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When applying for employment with Cook County Health, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service

To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :

• Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
• Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable

OR

A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.

If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference

VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

“Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States’ territories and Canada muse be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belongings to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview”.

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